Argus DC1540 User Manual Download Page 2

Table of Contents 

I. Welcome------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.
II. Getting 

Started---------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. 

Contents of package ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.   

  System Requirements ------------------------------------------------------------------3. 

DC1540 Features------- -----------------------------------------------------------------3. 
LCD Screen Features------- ----------------------------------------------------------- 4. 

III. Powering Up--------------------------------------------------------------------------7. 

Battery Installation 
Turning camera ON/OFF 
Sleep Mode 

IV. Taking Pictures-----------------------------------------------------------------------8. 
V. Install 

Arcsoft 

Programs and Camera Drivers--------------------------------9. 

Install Camera Drivers 
Install Arcsoft PhotoImpression 4.0--------------------------------------------------10. 
Install Arcsoft VideoImpressio 1.6----------------------------------------------------11. 
Install Arcsoft PhotoBase 3.0--------------------------------------------------------- 12. 

VI. Uninstall Arcsoft Programs-------------------------------------------------------12. 
VII.  Downloading Photos Using PhotoImpression 4.0--------------------------13. 
VIII. Video Playback Using VideoImpression 1.6---------------------------------14. 
IX.  Photo and Sharing Management Using PhotoBase 3.0------------------15. 
X. Specifications------------------------------------------------------------------------16. 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

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Summary of Contents for DC1540

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Page 2: ... Taking Pictures 8 V Install Arcsoft Programs and Camera Drivers 9 Install Camera Drivers Install Arcsoft PhotoImpression 4 0 10 Install Arcsoft VideoImpressio 1 6 11 Install Arcsoft PhotoBase 3 0 12 VI Uninstall Arcsoft Programs 12 VII Downloading Photos Using PhotoImpression 4 0 13 VIII Video Playback Using VideoImpression 1 6 14 IX Photo and Sharing Management Using PhotoBase 3 0 15 X Specifica...

Page 3: ...u on an educational journey into your camera s multiple capabilities Thank you again for choosing Argus This camera is not resistant to water and should not be used outdoors in snow or rain If accidentally dropped in water please quickly pour out the water Dry it with sunlight or an air blower Protect it from excessive humidity It will wet the lens and the pictures taken will be blurred Do not att...

Page 4: ...tteries System Requirements Personal computer laptop desktop or IBM compatible with Pentium 166 MHz minimum and with an active USB universal serial bus port Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP CD ROM drive color monitor mouse and keyboard NOTE For transferring still images or for video conference your computer must have a modem and communication software for Internet connection DC1540 Features 3 ...

Page 5: ...LCD Screen Mode Features The DC1540 has eight modes that appear in the following sequence 4 ...

Page 6: ...set to take and store 200 pictures in this mode NOTE If Low Mode does not appear on the LCD screen the camera will take and store 50 High Resolution pictures Battery Indicator This symbol indicates the level of battery power When this indicator flashes change the batteries immediately AVI Mode 1 Press the mode button to AVI Mode 2 Then press the shutter button to confirm the setting 3 Press shutte...

Page 7: ...r of pictures to be deleted will flash 3 Press the shutter button for 2 3 seconds to erase all pictures stored in the camera memory AC Frequency Mode 1 Press the mode button to AC Frequency Mode 2 Choose the appropriate frequency of power Recommended frequency is 60Hz Picture Counter Number of picture taken is indicated on the LCD screen 6 ...

Page 8: ...atically when the batteries are installed 2 To turn camera OFF press and hold the MODE button until the camera beeps and the LCD screen is blank NOTE All pictures will be erased if the batteries are removed or discharged 3 To turn camera ON from the OFF mode press and hold the MODE button until a beep is heard and the LCD screen turns on Sleep Mode When the camera is ON while not being used for 30...

Page 9: ...er button down A buzz sound will be heard indicating that a picture has been taken 3 The LCD screen will show the number of pictures remaining NOTE The camera stores all pictures in the built in memory The camera will not take pictures in very low light conditions a low tone buzz sound will alert when a picture cannot be taken 8 ...

Page 10: ...d Camera Drivers Install Camera Driver 1 Insert CD Disc and Select the Camera Driver 2 Click Next 3 Select a setup type and Click Next 4 Click Install 5 Driver Installing 6 Click Finish 7 Re starting your computer is recommended 9 ...

Page 11: ...roduction screen will appear automatically 4 Click Arcsoft PhotoImpression 4 0 5 Follow on screen instructions to install camera drivers 6 Re starting your computer is recommended NOTE To find out more about PhotoImpression 4 0 or how to use it consult online help by clicking icon or help on the pull down menu 10 ...

Page 12: ...roduction screen will appear automatically 4 Click Arcsoft VideoImpression 1 6 5 Follow on screen instructions to install camera drivers 6 Re starting your computer is recommended NOTE To find out more about VideoImpression 1 6 or how to use it consult online help by clicking icon or help on the pull down menu 11 ...

Page 13: ...ow on screen instructions to install camera drivers 6 Re starting your computer is recommended NOTE To find out more about PhotoBase 3 0 or how to use it consult online help by clicking icon or help on the pull down menu VI Uninstall Arcsoft Programs 1 Search through Start Programs Dual Mode Camera 8001CIF and click Uninstall icon 2 Follow on screen instructions to uninstall software 12 ...

Page 14: ...troduction screen will appear 3 Click Camera Scanner button 4 Select Source Dual Mode Camera 8001 5 Click Acquire 6 Click to transfer the pictures from camera to desktop program 7 Click Transfer or Transfer All to download the pictures to PhotoImpression 4 0 8 Use editing tools available on screen to modify image s 13 ...

Page 15: ...I Video Playback Using VideoImpression 1 6 1 Click VideoImpression 1 6 icon on desktop 2 VideoImpression 1 6 introduction screen will appear 3 Click New button 4 Click Capture 5 Video will begin playing 14 ...

Page 16: ...ck PhotoBase 3 0 icon on desktop 2 PhotoBase 3 0 introduction screen will appear 3 Open Album menu bar 4 Select Create New and enter file name 5 Open Album menu bar and select Add Image 6 Save the pictures to your computer 7 Share and manage your pictures 15 ...

Page 17: ...ntrol Auto Focus Range 1 meter to infinity Frame Rate Video Mode CIF 352 x 288 pixels 30 fps QCIF 176 x 144 pixels 30 fps Stored Picture Still Picture Mode CIF 352 x 288 pixels up to 40 pictures QCIF 176 x 144 pixels up to 160 pictures Movie Clip QCIF 176 x 144 pixels up to 16 sec 10fps Display Status LCD PC Interface USB Storage Built in 2MB SDRAM Power 2 x AAA alkaline batteries 16 ...

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